VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Stock Comparison
Rollins, Inc. vs Watsco, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Rollins, Inc.
ROL · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View ROL analysisWatsco, Inc.
WSO · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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Dive deeper into Watsco, Inc.'s moat claims, evidence, and risks.
View WSO analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Watsco, Inc. leads (72 / 100 vs 70 / 100 for Rollins, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Rollins, Inc. has 4 segments (45.3% in Residential Pest Control); Watsco, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in HVAC/R Distribution).
- Moat breadth: Rollins, Inc. has 8 moat types across 4 domains; Watsco, Inc. has 4 across 3.
Primary market context
Rollins, Inc.
Residential Pest Control
Residential pest control services
Global (primarily United States)
Households
Service provider
45.3%
Watsco, Inc.
HVAC/R Distribution
HVAC/R equipment, parts and supplies distribution
North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico; export to Latin America/Caribbean)
Licensed HVAC and refrigeration contractors (residential & commercial)
Wholesale distributor
100%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Rollins, Inc. strengths
Watsco, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Rollins, Inc. segments
Full profile >Residential Pest Control
Competitive
Commercial Pest Control
Competitive
Termite & Ancillary Services
Competitive
Franchise & Other
Competitive
Watsco, Inc. segments
Full profile >HVAC/R Distribution
Competitive
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